REU Site in Marine Biomedical Science
Whitney Laboratory, University of Florida
Type of Institution: Graduate Research University
URL: http://www.whitney.ufl.edu/reu/undergrad.htm
Description: Interns work toward independence on projects sculpted from ongoing research in neurobiology, molecular/cellular/developmental biology, biochemistry and genomics. Typically, students use marine model systems such as horseshoe crabs, lobsters, mollusks, cnidarians and non-marine invertebrates. In addition to individualized projects, students participate in specialty classes, field trips and beach fun.
Qualifications: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are currently enrolled in a prebaccalaureate program.
Program Information:
- Location: St. Augustine, FL
- Field: Biology
- Primary Contact: Bill Buzzi
- Email: wrb@whitney.ufl.edu
- Start Date: 2006-06-01
- End Date: 2006-08-11
- Stipend: $3000 to $5000
- Hours per week: 40
- Application: yes
- Deadline: 2006-02-19
- Housing Provided: yes
- Housing Cost: $
- Travel Support Provided: yes
- Subsistence Provided: no
- Subsistence Cost: $
- Number of Student Participants: 10